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SA Coalitions Brief No. 2: Cacophony of coalition campaigns and negotiations – existing practice or new directions?

SA Coalitions Brief No. 2: Cacophony of coalition campaigns and negotiations – existing practice or new directions?

by Susan Booysen | Oct 18, 2026 | SA Coalition Brief

SA Coalitions Brief No. 2 examines the coalition negotiations expected to follow South Africa’s 2026 local government elections. Professor Susan Booysen explores established coalition practices, party alliances and the political dynamics shaping the next phase of local governance.

SA Coalition Brief No. 1: Coalitions signify South Africa’s second democratic transition

SA Coalition Brief No. 1: Coalitions signify South Africa’s second democratic transition

by Susan Booysen | Oct 14, 2026 | SA Coalition Brief

South Africa’s shift from dominant-party politics to coalition governance marks what Professor Susan Booysen describes as a ‘second democratic transition’. Ahead of the 2026 local government elections, she examines the ANC’s declining electoral support, the complexities of coalition politics and the implications for democratic governance.

Opinion: Are ANC delegates listening to rumblings beyond conference walls?

Opinion: Are ANC delegates listening to rumblings beyond conference walls?

by Susan Booysen | Dec 15, 2017 | ANC, Media, Opinions

Written for www.enca.com – 15 December 2017 http://www.enca.com/opinion/are-anc-delegates-listening-to-rumblings-beyond-conference-walls Moving into its 54th national elective conference the African National Congress (ANC)is torn between delegate preferences...
The ANC leadership race will go down to the wire: here’s why

The ANC leadership race will go down to the wire: here’s why

by Susan Booysen | Dec 11, 2017 | ANC, Media, Opinions

Originally posted in THE CONVERSATION on 6 December 2017 The suspense is tangible as the African National Congress (ANC) – South Africa’s former liberation movement that’s turned into a tired governing party – approaches its fiercely contested 2017 elective...
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